“La Civil” tells the story of Cielo, a mother whose teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands and transforms from housewife into a vengeful militant.
2021 Cannes Film Festival Review: Based On Real Events, “La Civil” Stays Grounded While Its Protagonist Does Extraordinary Things
“La Civil,” tells the story of Cielo, a mother whose teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. When the authorities offer no support in the search, Cielo takes matters into her own hands and transforms from housewife into a vengeful militant.